Tom McDonnell

that he would run in the next Irish general election.
Controversies
Campaigning
McDonnell attracted controversy when he said that Irish women should "breed" more and that "Our women are only breeding 1.5 or 1.6 children". He subsequently defended his comments stating that the word "breed" is "not offensive in any way". McDonnell later apologised for how he "phrased his views", stating that he has "no problem with mixed-raced relationships" as "most black women have fine bodies".
While several of McDonnell's immediate family have immigrated into other countries, he has criticised the level of immigration into Ireland. While he is reputedly "not against immigrants", he has reportedly stated that "we will not let people into this country that are going to damage our women and children, and destroy our country".
Criminal record
As of June 2024, McDonnell was awaiting sentence for breaking the windows of another man's home in Blackrock, South Dublin in 2022. Sentencing in the case is due on 7 October 2024.
 
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